Idaho Wilderness, Sustainable Forests and Communities Act of 1994

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Idaho Wilderness Title II: Idaho Forest Management Title III: Release to Multiple Use and Water Rights Title IV: Idaho Rural Economic Development Idaho Wilderness, Sustainable Forests and Communities Act of 1994 - Title I: Idaho Wilderness - Designates specified lands in the following Idaho national forests as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) Panhandle National Forest; (2) Clearwater National Forest; (3) Nez Perce National Forest; (4) Payette National Forest; and (5) Boise National Forest. Allows private owners of land adjacent to areas so designated to file with the Secretary of Agriculture a claim for compensation for any reduction in their property's value due to such designation. Amends the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 to revise the boundary of the Gospel-Hump Planning Unit. Title II: Idaho Forest Management - Designates specified lands in the same Idaho national forests as management areas, wildlife corridors, a historic area, and a recreation area. Outlines management directives and emphasis for such lands. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to prepare, and report to specified officials concerning, an economic impact analysis for Federal lands within Idaho's Kaniksu National Forest designated as grizzly bear habitat. Requires the Secretary to conduct a project on St. Joe National Forest and Kaniksu Forest within Boundary County to demonstrate the change in timber volume resulting from investing in good sites on lands already roaded. Leaves the Jackson Bar Airstrip (known as the Wilson Bar Airstrip) open for use by recreation aviators. Directs the Secretary to modify the existing land and resource management plans for the national forests affected by this Act. Sets forth provisions concerning water quality on the Panhandle National Forest and monitoring of the areas and corridors designated by this Act. Title III: Release to Multiple Use and Water Rights - Releases those National Forest System lands in Idaho which were not designated as wilderness, management areas, wildlife corridors, or historic or recreation areas from certain management provisions relating to wilderness study areas to allow them to be managed for multiple use and not necessarily for the purpose of protecting their suitability for wilderness designation. Title IV: Idaho Rural Economic Development - Requires the Secretary to promote ecosystem restoration, rehabilitation programs, and projects through technical assistance, grants, and cooperative agreements with Idaho agencies, local governments, private corporations, and landowners. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 25 January 1994

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 January 1994

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 January 1994

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 31 January 1994

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Credit and Rural Development.

   Source: Committee

5. 4 March 1994

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

   Source: Committee

6. 9 March 1994

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1140)

   Source: IntroReferral

7. 14 March 1994

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

   Source: Committee

8. 15 March 1994

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 19 May 1994

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Environment, Credit and Rural Development Discharged.

   Source: Committee

10. 19 May 1994

    Committee

    Joint Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Held by the Subcommittee on Environment, Credit and Rural Development and by the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Natural Resources.

    Source: Committee

11. 23 June 1994

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

12. 23 June 1994

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 25 January 1994 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 25 January 1994

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 25 January 1994

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 25 January 1994

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Sponsors

• Rep. LaRocco, Larry [D-ID-1] · D · Sponsor
• · hsii00 · Standing
• · hsag00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Idaho Wilderness, Sustainable Forests and Communities Act of 1993